Q. Which of the following pairs related to rural settlement pattern is/are correct?
1. Linear settlement pattern – along mountain ranges
2. Rectangular Pattern – agricultural area
3. Radial pattern – for defence purpose
4. Circular patter – near major commercial activity centre
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Circular pattern:
Circular villages develop around lakes, tanks and sometimes the village is planned in such a way that the central part remains open and is used for keeping the animals to protect them from wild animals.
Linear pattern: In such settlements houses are located along a road, railway line, river, canal edge of a valley or along a levee.
Rectangular pattern: Such patterns of rural settlements are found in plain areas or wide inter montane valleys. The roads are rectangular and cut each other at right angles.
Source: Majid Hussain
